A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute Agreements related to Neighborhood Development Funds with Fayette Alliance, Inc. ($1,500); Community Inspired Lexington Inc. ($6,000); Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance, Inc. ($650); Lexington Community Porch LLC ($1,000); Fayette County farm bureau education foundation, Inc. ($500); Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ky., Inc. ($500); Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School PTSA Inc. ($950); Marafiki Center, Inc. ($2,600); Ky. Lions Eye Foundation, Inc. ($1,200); Lexington Children’s Museum, Inc. ($1,750); Lexington Leadership Foundation, Inc. ($900); Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation ($900); and A Caring Place, Inc. ($1,150), for the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. [Council Office, Hall]

This resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute agreements for Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) with thirteen different organizations. The total amount allocated across these agreements is $20,000.00. The funds are designated for various community-focused purposes, including educational programs, cultural events, support for unhoused individuals, and community newsletters.

Key Organizations and Funding Amounts:

• Community Inspired Lexington Inc.: $6,000.00 (for a community event fostering connection between northside and Spanish immersion communities)
• Marafiki Center, Inc.: $2,600.00 (to host a free festival for over 600 attendees for Swahili Day)
• Lexington Children’s Museum, Inc.: $1,750.00 (for sponsorship of Grow Smart Academy)
• A Caring Place, Inc.: $1,150.00 (for their meal program supporting older adults and people with disabilities)
• Fayette Alliance, Inc.: $1,500.00 (for the printing of the spring neighborhood newsletter)
• Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, Inc.: $1,200.00 (to support the 15th annual Mr. and Mrs. Basketball awards ceremony)
• Lexington Community Porch LLC: $1,000.00 (for "Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break" to provide lunch for up to 700 kids daily)
• Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation: $900.00 (to assist with expenses related to programming to celebrate Black History Month)
• Lexington Leadership Foundation, Inc.: $900.00 (to assist with expenses related to their March 27, 2026 event)
• Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School PTSA Inc.: $950.00 (for expenses related to STEM Black History celebration at the YMCA)
• Idle Hour Neighbors Alliance, Inc.: $650.00 (to support multiple programs assisting unhoused/homeless individuals)
• Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc.: $500.00 (for the 2026 auction fundraiser)
• Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ky., Inc.: $500.00 (for "Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break" to provide lunch for up to 700 kids daily)

The funds will be disbursed from account #1105-121002-91715. This resolution becomes effective upon passage.